SteemitPhotoChallenge Entry - #7 - Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw / Poland

in steemitphotochallenge •  8 years ago 

Palace of Culture as an architectural jewel...

The palace was the "gift of the Soviet people to the Polish nation." Built in 1952-1955, designed by Soviet architect Lev Rudniew building is inspired by Moscow's skyscrapers, which in turn are inspired by American art deco skyscrapers. Architecturally is a blend of social realism and Polish historicism. Currently, the headquarters of many companies and public institutions, such as cinemas, theaters, library, sports clubs, universities, academic institutions and the authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

The Palace is the tallest building in Poland. Together with the antenna bracket is an integral part of the needle has a height of 237 m


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Steemon

Oh yes, that vysotka style. Was there ever a star at the top of the spire?

  ·  8 years ago (edited)

@peterz yes of course